MMO Diablo 3: Patch 2.1 Coming Tuesday

Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that it will launch patch 2.1.0 for Diablo III on Tuesday morning.

The new patch brings the following new features:

Seasons: Players can now join Normal-Season and Hardcore-Season modes on character creation. Participating gets the chance to be ranked, to earn exclusive legendary items, banners, and transmogrification items.

Greater Rifts: Accessible after obtaining special keystones in regular rifts, Greater Rifts will offer powerful loot and assist in marking Season progress. These rifts feature stronger enemies, no standard loot, and a strict 15-minute timer.

Leaderboards: Now you can compare your status in Seasons and Rifts in account-wide leaderboards.

Legendary Gems: Available from Greater Rifts and the Vault (a new zone found thanks to treasure goblins).